August 30th, 2025 – Summer is Unofficially Over (Maybe for Some!); What a Pain; Rearranging the House a Little


Yep, it’s Labor Day weekend - the time of year where people think the outdoors is over for the year. However, even if I were able to go someplace, it sure would not be this weekend. The highway in front of my house has been like a boat & RV show. yesterday and today. Everyone … Continue reading August 30th, 2025 – Summer is Unofficially Over (Maybe for Some!); What a Pain; Rearranging the House a Little

July 20th, 2025 – Federal Land Passes Info and Tips


Since it is travel season I thought I would take a few minutes to post about federal passes to help you save some money and maybe give you a few tips to stretch your fee money. There is a lot of BS info on BS websites out there and you need to have the correct … Continue reading July 20th, 2025 – Federal Land Passes Info and Tips

June 13th, 2025 – One Last Trip South


Small Post Offices like this one are becoming a thing of the past This past week I made one more trip to Meghan’s house in southern Missouri. They have sold their house and are leaving the area so I went down there to help load a truck and pack stuff. Leaving my trailer there ended … Continue reading June 13th, 2025 – One Last Trip South

An Observation


I was watching a Steve Carrel movie called “Dan in Real Life” and they were leaving the ‘burbs for a weekend family gathering at the beautiful family lakeside cabin. You know…just like we all do. I took particular note of Dan packing the station wagon for the trip up with his daughters. Sure reminded me … Continue reading An Observation

March 22nd, 2024 – Atchison State Fishing Lake


I went on a fact-finding mission today. I have been looking at camping options for trips. Unfortunately, here in the Midwest there’s not much as far as public lands like National Forests for dispersed camping. I really miss that since it’s all I have known since moving to CO in 1996. It’s mostly private campgrounds … Continue reading March 22nd, 2024 – Atchison State Fishing Lake